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YR55 LFG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,898 mi
Last recorded43,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,898 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 43,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 41,264 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 10,687 miles

nearside front tyre has slight deterioration (cracking) to inner sidewall

offside front tyre has slightdeterioration (cracking) to inner sidewall + has slight wear to inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,402 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YR55 LFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR55 LFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR55 LFG registered?

YR55 LFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YR55 LFG safe to buy?

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